… 11 Planners planning (BTW: the 12th Day of Christmas is Jan 5) With all the change going on, you might think taking the time to plan makes your supply chains too slow. That would be an incorrect thought. Without planning, everyone gets to set their own path – not an easy or effective… Read More
… geese a laying Not just any geese; the geese that lay the golden eggs. Unfortunately, too often we squash the eggs in our handling of our supply chains. Maybe not intentionally, but let’s take a quick look at 6 areas where some of your golden geese can be found that may be getting squashed:… Read More
It hurts a lot. 2 actions to stop the hurt. As I discuss improving strategic procurement performance with companies, I’m hearing distressing supply chain news… …because of spikes in demand, buyers are panicked about being able to bring in materials on time in full… …because buyers are panicked, and want something to land on their… Read More
A warning & 3 major must make changes to attract qualified talent in today’s digital world Those of you in the U.S. may have listened to the public radio show “A Prairie Home Companion”. One of the show’s stories involved a town in Minnesota called Lake Wobegon, where the children are all above average. Interestingly… Read More
…eliminating doubt You have supply chains that deliver. Continuous improvement is a constant. Customer service levels are always watched and usually optimized. Yet customers want more. Some want more speed. Others want more agility. Yet others want more reliability. Which way to turn? While tech is part of the answer, which part? And how do… Read More
I’m hearing several things about supply chains from companies and the professionals that work with them, especially when the topic of digital transformation comes up: Lots of fear when it comes to new technology and implementation Lots of trepidation about cost when it comes to new technology and implementation Lots of uncertainty when it comes… Read More
As U.S. states work to reopen their economies it’s no surprise there is a balancing act that must go on to protect both economic revenue and individuals’ health. As I watch my state go through this, as well as others, I see careful industry-by-industry opening and health criteria being released as well as watchful eyes… Read More
To say the Coronavirus has businesses and people shaken up is an understatement. With all the news and info flying around, it’s tough to figure out what to pay attention to; below is information you can trust. While Covid19 shuts down businesses, schools, and government offices, three of the top questions I am asked is… Read More
One promises long term revenue gain and competitiveness As someone who’s been in supply chain and performance for a while, I’ve watched as the supply chain and business communities struggle to figure out 1) how to deal with new technologies and 2) how to integrate a legacy and new technologies into meaningful and competitive advantage…. Read More
Hint: business transformation aligns strategy, process, and the end customer In 2016, research showed that 1 out of 3 public companies would not survive the next 5 years. It looks like Sears, a stalwart company over one hundred years old, will be in that 30%. But it didn’t have to be this way. Business transformation… Read More